Central High vs W.J. Keenan High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 93 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High
Pageland · Public high · Grades 9–12
657 students
W.J. Keenan High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
675 students
| Measure | Central High Pageland, South Carolina | W.J. Keenan High Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #91 of 228 | #75 of 228 |
| National rank | #3551 of 16,910 | #2978 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 657 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Pageland | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W.J. Keenan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 69.0).
- •Central High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •W.J. Keenan High does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.0).
- •W.J. Keenan High is the larger school with 675 students compared with 657.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central High better than W.J. Keenan High?
On the Success Index (US), W.J. Keenan High ranks higher (71.3 vs 69.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central High and W.J. Keenan High?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Pageland and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 657. W.J. Keenan High: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and W.J. Keenan High rank in South Carolina?
Central High is 91st of 228 and W.J. Keenan High is 75th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).